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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,313.34 and 532.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,313.34 and 532.04 is: 734.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,313.34 = 532.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,313.34 = 532.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,313.34 × 532.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 698,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,749.41/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.20

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